One reason I was so pleased to purchase Docrafts Pappermania Nostalgia stamp set was because there was an image of a footballer, something I have been searching for for ages. I couldn’t wait to get home and make these two cards of our Adelaide football teams. I used stampin Up cardstock in whisper white, basic black, taken with teal ( retired), real red, yoyo yellow ( retired) and night of navy. I will be in trouble when my stock of those 2 retired colours run out! must run, we have a 21st tonight. til tomorrow….
Category: Birthday
My flower made from a book card
The other day I showed you a flower I had die cut from an old book, and now here is what i did with it. I used Stampin up cardstock – early espresso, and various shades of bazzil for the layering, the patterned paper is Prima reflections paper, and i also used my new Nellies multi framed die ( a favourite at the moment) The swirl was cut using my cricut and the serenade cartridge, and I used a vintage brad from stampin up -( isn’t it gorgeous), I’ll have to get another box of these. A bit of lace along the bottom to finish.Thats its for today, til tomorrow…..
Teen boys card
I picked up a great stamp set the other day – Nostalgia Pastimes by docrafts papermania. It has lots of great images for mens cards and this is one of them. I used Stampin up cardstock for the base ( Early Espresso) and some Coredinations put through the cuttlebug with Marg’s melodies ( cuttlebug brand) embossing folder.I sanded that back a bit, and added a couple of brads, and done!Sorted out my Market boxes today, not much left in them, so I won’t go to the market next month, and concentrate on building up my stock. Til tomorrow….
Velvet Ensemble
I made this card using a sizzix huge die to cut the cardstock – great with a die because it takes all the hassle out of measuring. I used the die over at Paper flourish, its too big to go through a standard machine. The papers I used were Velvet Ensemble by Kaisercraft. These papers are great for mens cards. Quite a busy day at the market today, and I’m going to skip next month so that I can refresh all my boxes. Til tomorrow…..
Pink Gelato
Todays card was made using Pink Gelato paper from Kaisercrafts most recent collection. I also used some kaisercraft dewdrops,and rhinestones and fussy cut some of the flowers from another sheet of paper in the collection. I added an acrylic printed butterfly from Elements collection.Its been a lovely day here in Adelaide, so not much crafting, and lots of sitting in the sun! Til tomorrow…..
Birds and Butterflies
Another card using Megs garden – French garden collection. I used my serenade cricut cartridge to cut the birdcage, and a variety of stampin up stamps for the butterflies, which I then sponged with a variety of inks. I also used some perfect pearls ( my new find – it saves on buying stick on pearls, I love it). Til tomorrow…..
Toy box collection
This little bike is so similar to one my youngest sister had when she was little – I love it! The paper and stickers are from Crate Paper ( Toy box collection) and the cardstock was stampin up. I used some red buttons and a bit of cotton too. Today I’ve been stocking up my boxes, as its Market day on Sunday, the weeks are flying .It feels like I was just there not so long ago. This is possibly my last day down at Pooraka Market, as they have increased the price of the stall spaces, so I’m looking around at other alternatives. Til tomorrow….
Pink Gelato
What an ordeal it has been to do tadays post! Nathan backed up the computer, and I can’t find anything, it took me half an hour just to locate my photo files. Very frustrating. Anyway, todays card is made using Kaisercrafts new papers – Pink Gelato. These papers are made up of lovely soft colours, and make a change to the bright papers I have been using recently. I also used the matching stickers, and a bit of lace and kaisercraft rhinestones. Til tomorrow….
Vintage
I fell in love with this paper pack ( French collection) from Megs Garden, and it went so well with my new stamp set from oxford impressions – Regency collection. I also used stampin up cardstock, liquid pearls,lace and a kaisercraft pearl brad. I’ve been busy making football team themed cards, as I have finally found a football player stamp. Its by papermania, and has quite a few different sports in it, but so far I’ve only used the football player ( well I think he’s a rugby player, but you really can’t tell the difference.) Til tomorrow….
Stampin Up sailboat with cuttlebug
Todays card didn’t photo too well – the silver embossing on the boat gave Nathan a big headache, so this one looks better in real life! I used coredinations cardstock for the cuttlebug embossing and then lightly sanded it. I also used stampin up cardstock, and a couple of brads. I am officially on holiday now, so plan to catch up on some sleep, do some reading, cleaning out of cupboards, and of course lots of cardmaking! Til tomorrow….
Helens Card Designs 